Sarasota police conducting death investigation
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult was found near the shore of Whitaker Bayou by two people Thursday afternoon.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult was found near the shore of Whitaker Bayou by two people Thursday afternoon.
Fire risk high in Bay Area as wildfires burn around Florida
Bay Area officials are warning residents to be careful with fire as dry weather continues and wildfires burn in other parts of the state.
Bay Area officials are warning residents to be careful with fire as dry weather continues and wildfires burn in other parts of the state.
Anonymous donor leaves baseballs, note outside Sarasota youth baseball complex in honor of late father
An anonymous donor left behind some well-loved baseballs at a Sarasota youth baseball field in honor of his late father. "Whoever takes these, please have fun," the note said. "I miss my dad and wish I could play catch with him one more time."
An anonymous donor left behind some well-loved baseballs at a Sarasota youth baseball field in honor of his late father. "Whoever takes these, please have fun," the note said. "I miss my dad and wish I could play catch with him one more time."
Sarasota deli owner begs Russians to be stronger than Putin as she plans benefit for Ukrainian kids
The Kiev Deli in Sarasota is planning a benefit for Ukrainian children hurt or displaced in the war on Saturday, March 12.
The Kiev Deli in Sarasota is planning a benefit for Ukrainian children hurt or displaced in the war on Saturday, March 12.
Newtown's history told through comfort food served up at Miss Susie's
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen food truck is well known on the streets of Sarasota, partially because of the food, but also for the career opportunities it provides for young people.
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen food truck is well known on the streets of Sarasota, partially because of the food, but also for the career opportunities it provides for young people.
'You know who I am, right?': Sarasota congressional candidate apologizes after 'belligerent' traffic stop
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
A Sarasota police officer's body camera recorded as a Republican congressional candidate insulted her and threatened her job during a traffic stop. Martin Hyde now says his actions were "belligerent and rude" and has issued an apology.
Sarasota community comes together to hold 'Unity Gathering' after anti-Semitic incident
Sunday, Jewish leaders, religious voices, local officials, and people from all walks of life held a “Unity Gathering” after anti-Semitic fliers were left in several neighborhoods.
Sunday, Jewish leaders, religious voices, local officials, and people from all walks of life held a “Unity Gathering” after anti-Semitic fliers were left in several neighborhoods.
Sarasota exhibit combines art and education to inspire kindness
Every year, the not-for-profit Embracing our Differences hosts an international art competition with the theme of enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.
Every year, the not-for-profit Embracing our Differences hosts an international art competition with the theme of enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.
Sarasota neighborhoods 'Unite Against Hate' after anti-Semitic incident
Neighbors are rallying together after anti-Semitic fliers were littered in several Sarasota neighborhoods. They refused to stay silent. Instead, they passed out yard signs reading "United Against Hate." An action intended to cause hurt is being met with solidarity.
Neighbors are rallying together after anti-Semitic fliers were littered in several Sarasota neighborhoods. They refused to stay silent. Instead, they passed out yard signs reading "United Against Hate." An action intended to cause hurt is being met with solidarity.
Heartbreak spreads across families as gun violence takes two more young people in Sarasota
The mother of Jabez Spann, whose disappearance and death haunted the Newtown community for more than a year, hopes programs for kids can curb violence.
The mother of Jabez Spann, whose disappearance and death haunted the Newtown community for more than a year, hopes programs for kids can curb violence.
Bradenton fire victim volunteers for burn unit that saved his life
It's rare not to see Jim Entwistle without a smile on his face. After what he's lived through, his smile is a testament to perseverance.
It's rare not to see Jim Entwistle without a smile on his face. After what he's lived through, his smile is a testament to perseverance.
2nd teen arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Off Palmadelia Avenue, bullet holes and crime scene markings are a reminder of a shooting that has the Sarasota community questioning why.
Off Palmadelia Avenue, bullet holes and crime scene markings are a reminder of a shooting that has the Sarasota community questioning why.
Tampa teen arrested for shooting death of 17-year-old in Sarasota
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Tampa police arrested a teen suspect involved in the deadly shooting of another teenager in Sarasota. Detectives are still searching for a second suspect.
Air Force veteran in Sarasota wins $1 million prize from scratch-off prize
When a Sarasota veteran walked into a convenience store to purchase a scratch-off ticket, he ended up walking out a winner.
When a Sarasota veteran walked into a convenience store to purchase a scratch-off ticket, he ended up walking out a winner.
FHP: Sarasota baby dies after SUV overturns, crashes into tree
Florida troopers are still trying to determine what led up to a single-vehicle crash in Sarasota where all three occupants were not wearing a seat belt or secured in a car seat, officials say.
Florida troopers are still trying to determine what led up to a single-vehicle crash in Sarasota where all three occupants were not wearing a seat belt or secured in a car seat, officials say.
Formerly segregated housing, affordable senior living complex opens in Newtown
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Decades ago, a site in one of Sarasota’s oldest African American communities was segregated housing. Now, it's a new affordable housing complex for seniors. Sarasota contributed more than $1.3 million in penny sales tax funds to make it happen.
Artists from around the world recharge at retreat in Sarasota
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
A retreat in Sarasota is giving artists suffering from fatigue a place to rest and get their creative juices flowing again. It's called the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a Tony Award winner is singing its praises.
Sarasota High mourns football coach who lost battle with COVID-19
The community of Sarasota High School is mourning the loss, Elton 'Coach E' Strawderman, who helped countless students -- on and off the field. He lost his life after a battle with COVID-19, but his memory continues with the students he impacted.
The community of Sarasota High School is mourning the loss, Elton 'Coach E' Strawderman, who helped countless students -- on and off the field. He lost his life after a battle with COVID-19, but his memory continues with the students he impacted.
SPD: 2 arrested after man shot, killed in Sarasota
Sarasota police have arrested Willie Abnar, 29, of Bradenton and Ka' Liyah Brown, 18, of Bradenton, following a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday.
Sarasota police have arrested Willie Abnar, 29, of Bradenton and Ka' Liyah Brown, 18, of Bradenton, following a shooting that left a man dead on Saturday.
SPD: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after being shot in Sarasota
Sarasota police are investigating after a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday morning.
Sarasota police are investigating after a man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot Saturday morning.